When FSU running back Chris Thompson went down with an injury in the first half of the Seminoles’ win against Miami on Saturday, it was feared it was serious.

On Monday, FSU coach Jimbo Fisher confirmed that, telling reporters that the team’s leading rusher tore the ACL in his left knee and will be lost for the season.

Chris Thompson's last two seasons have ended with injuries. (AP Photo)

Thompson gained 687 yards on 91 attempts this season with five touchdowns. He averaged a team-high 85.9 yards per game and 7.5 yards per carry. He’s also been a key part of the passing attack, hauling in 21 passes this season—third-best on the team—for 248 yards.

Thompson was at his best in back-to-back ACC victories earlier this season. Against Wake Forest, he ran for 197 yards on just nine carries and scored on runs of 74 and 80 yards. Then, in FSU’s biggest win of the season against Clemson, Thompson ran for 103 yards, scored twice and caught eight passes for 79 yards.

The 5-foot-8 senior was limited to just 29 carries last season after breaking his back against Wake Forest. As a sophomore, he gained 845 yards on 134 carries (6.3 yards per attempt) and scored six times.

The Seminoles will look to James Wilder Jr. and Devonta Freeman to take on more of the load in the running game. Wilder has 369 yards on 61 carries (6.0 ypc) and a team-high seven touchdowns, while Freeman has 287 yards on 41 carries (7.0 ypc) with three scores.